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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

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Menu Plan Thursday!

The Coupon Game

3 out of 5 family members are not fans of tomatoes or almost any vegetable, so my menu plans try to work around getting veggies into the meals wherever possible - sometimes hidden under a sauce or cut very small for disguise!

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Breakfast Ideas and Menu Planning Tips

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If your grocery spending has spiraled out of control, yet you often feel like you have “nothing” to eat", then head over to Money Crashers for 10 Family Meal Planning Tips and Ideas on a Budget. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Also, offer your tips for grab and go breakfast ideas. "If Thanks for reading.

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Shopping Your Freezer and Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. Some meal ideas that I have planned: A frittata with left-over baked ham and red pepper. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. The difference between planning and not planning can be $100-$150 a month for me.

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5 Gluten- & Grain-Free eBooks for Just $7.40

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Best of the Grain Free Meal Plans by Cara Faus. Cara has helped people from all over the world enjoy their grain-free transition with her meal plans, and she's now packaged the best of her menu planning service in a helpful, full-color cookbook. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.